geoffr wrote:

I would like to connect a halogen up lighter with a dimmer control to a
lighting circuit. However, the up lighter has a 500W bulb (yes I know

Its being used as its simply what I have available,

It doesnt much matter what you have available, as the electricity
consumption will be many times the purchase cost of any reasonable
fitting.

If youre determined to use halogen, at least omit the dimmer and get
the right power bulb for the job.


NT